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Alfred Hitchcock

If it's a good movie, the sound could go off and the audience would still have a perfectly clear idea of what was going on.

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Alfred Hitchcock means that a well-made film tells its story so clearly through visuals alone that viewers can understand everything without needing to hear the dialogue or sound effects. This shows that strong storytelling and imagery are more important than just the audio elements in conveying the plot.

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